Protecting the state constitution, or protecting voters’ right to change it: Amendment L explained

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 739

Last Updated: 3 days, 19 hours ago

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A question on South Dakotans’ ballots in the Nov. 3 election pits two philosophies against each other: One says it’s too easy to clutter up the state’s constitution with policies that don’t belong there, and the other says voters need the power to amend the constitution with a majority vote when lawmakers fail to adopt policies that voters want.

Amendment L is one of four ballot questions voters are considering in the state’s general election.

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